I don't find having to link to an image particularly difficult; mine are on a webserver already and it's quicker to copy&paste a URL than to go through the faff of uploading a file. But it is sad to see older threads (particularly ride reports and such) where people's image links have become stale due to the inevitable changes that happen over time. Still, I understand the admins' decision, and would probably make the same one if I were in their position.